I think this post in TZ captures a lot of my problems with some Epi posts:
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Originally Posted by EPiPeN11
The problem with Bosh is that he played for the raptors (in canada) and canadian WIL/pussyness has rubbed off on him.
Has there ever been a player who played for the raptors then left and won a title? If it's happened it couldnt have been moar than like once or twice and it was prob some super scrub who had nothing to do with the title at all
Two references to SE memes in two words: "canadian WIL." There's nothing inherently funny about this, it's just him referencing two memes (lol canada and WIM) as if that itself is sufficient to be a joke. It kind of re-inforces the cliquishness of TZ all by itself. I do this sometimes too - cracks about self-awareness or players "actively hurting his team," but it can be tough for new posters to get a feel for when someone's being serious mocking someone for a three month old post.
Furthermore, the "canadian WIL" stuff really comes across as both Casual Sports Fan and Arrogant American. It's aggressively proud of its ignorance.